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The New Me - Adelanto, CA fully tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks
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Lost almost 100 lbs and needed to get rid of extra...
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Lost almost 100 lbs and needed to get rid of extra skin due to weight loss and previous abdominal surgeries such as c/s hysterectomy, Oophorectomy and a surgery from when I was born 29 years ago. I wanted to see the results of my weight loss. I was seeing it but I had to move what skin was there out of the way of my pants or it hurt to wear pants that buttoned near the belly button because of all the scar tissue.
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OKay I am going to do a running update so you all...
OKay I am going to do a running update so you all know everything then I will update from today.
Surgery day-Got there at 10:30 went in at 11 and got prepped(iv, markings talking with everyone) I remember walking into the OR at around 11:20 and them asking me a few questions and then the nurse grabbed my hand because I started crying and she told me to outside(OR had windows) and think of being on a beach. Next thing I know I am waking up in Recovery hurting like there is no tomorrow and needing to go pee. They pulled the cath and helped me up. I got in my night gown and used the rest room with in 45 min of waking up I was getting in the car to go to the recovery suite. The ride sucked I was sick as a dog and kept having to throw up. I got there and they got me situated. I was in so much pain (I went 3 hours with out pain meds) Because I was so sick they would not give me any meds till my stomach calmed down. I finally got my phenegren (sp) and my pain meds an hour later. I was getting so mad and shaky and emotional I could not take it. It was worse then the c/s and hyst combined.. I slept off and on every time I woke up I had to use the rest room. All in all not bad
Post op day 1-got my first look OMG I am totally shocked and even with all my swelling its worth it. I hate these drains but they are must. We had a 2 hour drive to complete and it took 4 hours. Pain meds were a must I came home got comfy on the couch and fell asleep for a few hours. Pain is not to bad but not fun. Draining pretty good but way less then the first night.
Post op day 3-Had a scary night last night. Woke up around 3 am with cold chills, sweating, shaking, intense pain, I was nauseated and every time I tried to get up I thought I was going to pass out. The day was rough to I was really tired from being up so much during the night and those feelings lasted till about 7 am. I slept off and on. Not really draining maybe 15ccs itching really bad and lots of sharp tingling pains.
Post op day 4-Today has been great, Got up and saw my kiddos off to school. No pain really. Taking half dosage of pain pills three times a day. One drain is pretty clear and total combined is less then 15. I can not wait till they get taken out. I Hope it does not hurt. I am able to walk around a lot more just hate the fact that I am still stuck in a night gown due to the tubes bothering me. My husband washed my hair in the sink and I feel so so much better. I hate having dirty hair.
Post op day 5-Today has been wonderful pain is no longer pain it is uncomfortable..My friend came over and we watched Twilight and had starbucks the subway for lunch. She made me lay down and rest. It was nice to have company. I am up and down on my own with out help. Around 2 every afternoon I am so tired I can not stand it and end up sleeping tll about 5 or 6. When I get up I am so stiff it hurts and it takes me a little bit to get going. My drains are not really putting out and my binder is bunching so I am having to fix it with out taking it off. The TED stockings have rubbed my legs raw but I have to leave them on. All in all not bad. Tomorrow is my post op appt.
Surgery day-Got there at 10:30 went in at 11 and got prepped(iv, markings talking with everyone) I remember walking into the OR at around 11:20 and them asking me a few questions and then the nurse grabbed my hand because I started crying and she told me to outside(OR had windows) and think of being on a beach. Next thing I know I am waking up in Recovery hurting like there is no tomorrow and needing to go pee. They pulled the cath and helped me up. I got in my night gown and used the rest room with in 45 min of waking up I was getting in the car to go to the recovery suite. The ride sucked I was sick as a dog and kept having to throw up. I got there and they got me situated. I was in so much pain (I went 3 hours with out pain meds) Because I was so sick they would not give me any meds till my stomach calmed down. I finally got my phenegren (sp) and my pain meds an hour later. I was getting so mad and shaky and emotional I could not take it. It was worse then the c/s and hyst combined.. I slept off and on every time I woke up I had to use the rest room. All in all not bad
Post op day 1-got my first look OMG I am totally shocked and even with all my swelling its worth it. I hate these drains but they are must. We had a 2 hour drive to complete and it took 4 hours. Pain meds were a must I came home got comfy on the couch and fell asleep for a few hours. Pain is not to bad but not fun. Draining pretty good but way less then the first night.
Post op day 3-Had a scary night last night. Woke up around 3 am with cold chills, sweating, shaking, intense pain, I was nauseated and every time I tried to get up I thought I was going to pass out. The day was rough to I was really tired from being up so much during the night and those feelings lasted till about 7 am. I slept off and on. Not really draining maybe 15ccs itching really bad and lots of sharp tingling pains.
Post op day 4-Today has been great, Got up and saw my kiddos off to school. No pain really. Taking half dosage of pain pills three times a day. One drain is pretty clear and total combined is less then 15. I can not wait till they get taken out. I Hope it does not hurt. I am able to walk around a lot more just hate the fact that I am still stuck in a night gown due to the tubes bothering me. My husband washed my hair in the sink and I feel so so much better. I hate having dirty hair.
Post op day 5-Today has been wonderful pain is no longer pain it is uncomfortable..My friend came over and we watched Twilight and had starbucks the subway for lunch. She made me lay down and rest. It was nice to have company. I am up and down on my own with out help. Around 2 every afternoon I am so tired I can not stand it and end up sleeping tll about 5 or 6. When I get up I am so stiff it hurts and it takes me a little bit to get going. My drains are not really putting out and my binder is bunching so I am having to fix it with out taking it off. The TED stockings have rubbed my legs raw but I have to leave them on. All in all not bad. Tomorrow is my post op appt.
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Post op day 6 and 1 week appt YAY!!!!!! my drains...
Post op day 6 and 1 week appt
YAY!!!!!! my drains came out they so did not hurt. It felt like big gas bubbles. My poor husband was shocked at how long they were LOL. The cutting of the stitch hurt. They removed all the strips off my incision and that hurt so bad(I had an allergic reaction to the glue). It looks so small width wise very tight and will not be very noticeable once its healed. I can not get over how defined of a shape I have and I am swollen. I looked at my belly button I love it. I cried though when I noticed the scar I had on my stomach is gone. I had it my whole life I bawled when I was explaining everything to my grandmother. They put some some thick padded gauze type stuff in between the rubber and my skin. Ahh that is a godsend. They said I am healing a lot quicker then most, great. He was very proud of his work and I go back in two weeks. We got suck in traffic gosh love LA traffic. I have not had any pain meds today at all and am doing well. I am going to rest tonight. Tomorrow it's just me and the house. My husband is going into work for a few hours and the kids are with my in laws.
YAY!!!!!! my drains came out they so did not hurt. It felt like big gas bubbles. My poor husband was shocked at how long they were LOL. The cutting of the stitch hurt. They removed all the strips off my incision and that hurt so bad(I had an allergic reaction to the glue). It looks so small width wise very tight and will not be very noticeable once its healed. I can not get over how defined of a shape I have and I am swollen. I looked at my belly button I love it. I cried though when I noticed the scar I had on my stomach is gone. I had it my whole life I bawled when I was explaining everything to my grandmother. They put some some thick padded gauze type stuff in between the rubber and my skin. Ahh that is a godsend. They said I am healing a lot quicker then most, great. He was very proud of his work and I go back in two weeks. We got suck in traffic gosh love LA traffic. I have not had any pain meds today at all and am doing well. I am going to rest tonight. Tomorrow it's just me and the house. My husband is going into work for a few hours and the kids are with my in laws.
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